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Find out the latest news and updates happening in Sherburn in Elmet below. From local community matters and news stories to articles and journalist reports, everything you need to know about the growing village of Sherburn in Elmet can be found here, all in one handy place. Our news stories are factual and completely unbiased. If you have some news you’d like us to cover, just email us and let us know via our contact page.
Sherburn Library Is Reopening
9th April, 2021
Sherburn & Villages Community Library is planning to reopen on Monday 12th April at 9.30am. They have lots of new books at the library and are looking forward to welcoming people back to browse, return books and use the computers. The library will be operating in a Covid secure way. It will have one way […]
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Selby District Places and Movement Study
6th April, 2021
There is a public consultation that has been launched based on the initial options that have been developed through the ‘Selby District Places and Movement Study’. The consultation will run from the 6th – 30th April 2021. The study is jointly commissioned by North Yorkshire County Council and Selby District Council and funded by the […]
Read moreRotary Club Car Boot Sales Start Again
6th April, 2021
The Osgoldcross and Elmet Rotary Club Car Boot Sales start again on Sunday 18th April 2021. The car boot sales will be held at Milford Plants (LS25 5BX) on the second Sunday of the month. Sellers can arrive from 8am, and it is £10. Buyers can arrive from 9am, and entry is free. For more […]
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The Old Girls’ School 2022 Calendar Competition
3rd March, 2021
Over the last five years, the Old Girls’ School Community Centre and Tearoom have designed, created and sold calendars as part of their ongoing fundraising. The calendar features a beautiful collection of photographs of the Sherburn area. For the 2022 calendar, they are running a competition on Facebook where you can enter your own photographs […]
Read moreFree Business Workshops in February
1st February, 2021
Selby District Council along with Insight6 are running a series of webinar workshops throughout February. These webinars are free and available to all retail businesses within the Selby District. The webinars help you to understand how you can adapt your business and plan for reopening. There is a series of two 1 hour workshops delivered […]
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The 2021 Census
13th January, 2021
The census is coming. By taking part, you can help inform decisions on services that shape your community, such as healthcare, education and transport. The census is a unique survey that happens every 10 years. It gives a snapshot of all the people and households in England and Wales – the most detailed information we […]
Read moreBritish Gypsum donates £10,000 to struggling charities this Christmas
21st December, 2020
Christmas parties may be cancelled this year, but British Gypsum, operating at Sherburn In Elmet, North Yorkshire, is still spreading Christmas cheer. The manufacturer is gifting £10,000 to a number of causes, including children’s charity Barnardo’s and construction industry charity CRASH. Their gift to Charity this December recognises the shortfall in cash many charities have […]
Read moreLocal community survey on behalf of British Gypsum
16th December, 2020
Social Change UK, a social research and campaign company specialising in behavioural insights and behaviour change, are currently working on an important project on behalf of British Gypsum. Social Change UK are working to understand what impact and value British Gypsum have had on their local communities and start conversations as to how the company […]
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50 Christmas Dinners
7th December, 2020
Elmet Lions is the local member of the Lions Club International. Based in Sherburn in Elmet they get involved with lots of fundraising events and activities as well as local projects to help raise money and provide support for local needs. This Christmas they have organised for 50 home-cooked Christmas Dinners to be provided and […]
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Pupils leave lasting legacy as new school extension progresses
2nd December, 2020
The extensive refurbishment and extension project at Hungate primary school is well underway with work due to complete in April 2021. The £2.5 million refurbishment and extension will almost double capacity and meet growing population demands. Some of the students have had the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy by signing some of the steel […]
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New Books for Hungate Primary School
27th November, 2020
Elmet Lions have teamed up with Wincanton Logistics and Sainsbury’s to jointly present a cheque for £1200 to Hungate Primary School, which will provide new books and reading programme for their library. Despite this year being a challenging one, with increased restrictions and having less people on site, both Sainsbury’s and Wincanton feel […]
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All Saints’ Parish Church Christmas Cards
3rd November, 2020
Due to the ongoing pandemic, All Saints’ Parish Church in Sherburn has been unable to host regular fundraising events and activities. Therefore, this year they have a selection of Christmas cards available to order that will help raise funds for the Church. They are offering five different designs, and you can buy a pack of […]
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